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Ballet Fantastique presents ‘An American Christmas Carol’

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EMPTY BOWLS

DEC. 1 5-7PM; DEC. 2, 10AM-4PM; DEC. 3, 12-3PM

HOLLY JOLLY FOLLIES PERFORMANCE DECEMBER 1 & 2, 7PM DECEMBER 3, 2PM

DECEMBER EVENTS at the FEC:

Art in Gallery One – “Where Art Thou?”

1 & 2 – Holly Jolly Follies Performance – 7 p.m.

1 – Empty Bowls – 5 to 7 p.m.

1 – FRAA Holiday Arts Fest – 1 to 7 p.m.

2 – Empty Bowls – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2 – FRAA Holiday Arts Fest – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3 – Holly Jolly Follies Performance – 2 p.m.

3 – Empty Bowls – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

4 – City of Florence Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m.

9 – Light Up a Life Ceremony – 2 p.m.

9 – Ballet Fantastique’s American Christmas Carol – 7 p.m.

11 – Lane Blood Bank – 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m 11 – Siuslaw High School Band Concert – 7 p.m.

13 – Jazz Kings Christmas – 7:30 p.m.

15 – Art Gallery Reception for the Holidays – 5 to 7 p.m.

18 – Oregon Brass Society – 7 p.m.

19 – Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker – 7 p.m.

25 – FEC Office closed for Christmas

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Ballet meets Broadway in ‘American Christmas Carol’ B allet Fantastique’s sparkling holiday tradition, “An American Christmas Carol,” returns to the Florence Events Center for the first time since 2014. Donna and Hannah Bontrager have re-imagined Charles Dickens’ beloved story in iconic post-WWII America with their original choreography set to original arrangements of holiday standards by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. Actor Adam Goldthwaite joins the company as “Smokey Joe” Marley.

Ballet Fantastique’s flagship “American Christmas Carol” is for the young and young at heart, and it promises to charm even the stoniest of humbug hearts.

It plays in Florence on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Tickets — $24 adults and $16 for 18 and under — are available from www. balletfantastique.org and eventcenter.org.

“If you imagine what a ballet-Broadway version of Christmas Carol is, that’s sort of how I would describe this project,” says Ballet Fantastique Co-Choreographer-Producer Hannah. “We look at how to best tell the story and make it fun for modern audiences. We immerse ourselves in the aesthetic and music of the era, we choose songs that tell the story — even tweaking lyrics if needed. We also re-imagine the perspective from which we tell the story.”

In this case, Ballet Fantastique’s unique new narrative perspective is a 1940s Brooklyn gangster, “Smokey Joe” Marley, a period-inspired re-imagining of the character of Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s long-dead slimy

business partner in Dickens’s original.

The Bontragers and their creative team (including Ballet Fantastique staff Librettist/Historian Genevieve Speer) birthed Joe out of the 1939 Cab Calloway song “The Ghost of Smokey Joe.” “When Genevieve brought us the Cab Calloway song, we knew it was perfect,” says Ballet Fantastique Artistic Director and Choreographer-Producer Donna Marisa Bontrager. “This gravelly song about a really bad guy became our inspiration for a comedic character that drives the drama. And artistically, Smokey Joe’s voice also lends our ballet a bit of grit and humor.”

Guest actor-singer and regular Ballet Fantastique guest artist Adam Goldthwaite plays Smokey Joe, and audiences will hear him sing a modified version of “Ghost of Smokey Joe,” accompanied by his Ghost Brides.

But, Smokey Joe and the Ghost Brides aren’t the only playful twists the Bontragers have in store in American Christmas Car-

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ol. In fact, Donna Marisa’s favorite artistic liberty was her choice to re-imagine the Christmas Spirits as female forces to be reckoned with.

“I wanted the spirits to be women,” she said of her choice to re-cast Dickens’ ghosts as female dancers.

“These are an opportunity to really embody Ebenezer’s relationship with his past, present and future. They dance with him, manipulate him, run at him, challenge him.”

The Spirits are danced by Ballet Fantastique dancers Tracy Fuller (Christmas Past, to retro jazz hit “Why Don’t You Do Right”), Ashley Bontrager (Christmas Present, to Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life”) and Hannah Bontrager (Christmas Future, to Alfred Hibbler’s “After the Lights Go Down Low”).

“Our score is 17 iconic standards songs that explore two related musical traditions — big band jazz and the popular tunes of Tin Pan Alley,” says Donna.

Traditional songs, including “Winter Wonderland,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Let it Snow” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,”

also set the stage for the ballet’s choreography.

“An American Christmas Carol” opens with an introduction to Ebenezer Scrooge (Gustavo Ramirez), nephew and new daughter-in-law Fred and Judy (Natanael Leal and Carolin Koepplin), and employee Bob Crachit (Jim Ballard). As Scrooge’s pessimistic personality emerges, he has a strange vision in the old clock — not of the clock face, but of Marley, his long-dead business partner. The vision fades and Scrooge drifts to sleep until Marley re-appears, singing “The Ghost of Smokey Joe.” Marley and his Ghost Brides warn Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits.

As promised, on the stroke of one, Christmas Past arrives in “Why Don’t You Do Right,” reminding Ebenezer of love gained and lost when he met Marilyn (Ashley Bontrager) at Fezziwig’s party way back in the Roaring ’20s. After returning to bed — and after the audience returns from intermission — Scrooge is visited by Christmas Present, who shows Scrooge the joys of Christmas through visions of Fred and Judy, and the Crachit family. Here, we will meet Tiny Tim (London Pendleton), who finds joy and delight in the world in spite of adversity in Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy.” Scrooge then meets Christmas Future in an eerie tango to Alfred Hibbler’s “After the Lights Go Down Low.” Scrooge emerges from his encounters with the Spirits a changed man, “glowing with his good intentions, as light as a feather, happy as an angel and as merry as a schoolboy.”

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Holly Jolly Follies gets tinsel in twist ..................... 11 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour ..................................... 12 Coos Art Museum opens new exhibits ................... 17 Class Act Holds December Shows ........................... 23 Nativity Festival features crèche tradition ............. 24 DECEMBER 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL • 3

EVENTS CALENDAR WALDPORT/ YACHATS DEC. 1, 2 AND 3

90th annual Yachats Ladies Club Holiday Bazaar Friday – noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Ladies Clubhouse

DEC. 2 AND 3 2017 Annual Christmas Bazaar & Winter Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 9 a.m. to noon Open to public St. Anthony Catholic Church 685 NE Broadway St., Waldport DEC. 2 Breakfast with Santa 9 to 11 a.m.

Open to public Yachats Lions Club DEC. 7 Yachats Big Band Dance 7 to 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation for adults; children under 12 free Yachats Commons DEC. 8 32nd Annual Yachats Winter Celebration Opening Ceremony 7 p.m.

Open to public Little Log Church, W 3rd & Pontiac DEC. 9 AND 10, 16 AND 17 Heceta Lightstation’s 22nd Annual Victorian Christmas Open House 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public — $5 day-use fee required for parking Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint DEC. 9

Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble Seasonal Celebration Concert Benefit for South Lincoln County Resources 2 to 5 p.m.; $5 admission Yachats Commons “Six Characters in Search of

a Play” 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets required Yachats Commons 541-547-4350

DEC. 10

Community Christmas Concert 2 to 4 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Community Presbyterian Church Santa Comes to Town Sponsored by Waldport Lions 3 p.m.

Open to public Waldport Visitor Center

DEC. 15 Families Together Ornament Night 6 to 8 p.m.

Open to public Yachats Community Presbyterian Church Central Coast Chorale - Wishes and Candles Holiday Concert 7 p.m. $10 admission Yachats Commons

DEC. 21 Annual Solstice Bonfire 4 to 8 p.m.; Open to public Yachats Commons DEC. 25 Christmas Eve Service 5 and 11 p.m.; Open to public Yachats Community Presbyterian Church DEC. 27 TO 31 Winter Whale Watch Week Whale watch interpreters will be at Cape Perpetua Visitors' Center and Cook’s Chasm JAN. 1, 2018

Yachats New Year’s Day Peace Hike and Candlelight Vigil for The Amanda Trail 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to public for a 6-mile round trip hike or Candlelight Vigil led by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua

and Siuslaw Indians Yachats Commons

FLORENCE DEC. 2 AND 3

Florence Nativity Festival Open to public The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2705 Munsel Lake Road 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Florence Food Share Open to public Florence Events Center www.florencefoodshare.org 2017 Holly Jolly Follies: “Totally Twisted Tinsel” 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Tickets required Florence Events Center crowkids.com

DEC. 2 Breakfast with Santa Benefit for Florence Community PTA 8:30 to 11 a.m.

Tickets required Crossroads Church 1380 10th St. FRAA Holiday Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center 150th Birthday of the National Grange Bingo Celebration Noon to 3:30 p.m.

Open to public Ada Grange 10 miles out Canary Road David Helfand and Justin Lader in Concert 2 p.m.; Open to the public Siuslaw Public Library

DEC. 3 Deadwood Artists Holiday Bazaar 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to public Deadwood Community Center DEC. 6 “A Christmas Story” Film Scholarship Fundraiser 6 p.m.

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Tickets required City Lights Cinemas

DEC. 7 Business After Hours — Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales 5 p.m.; Open to public 498 Highway 101 DEC. 9 Gingerbread Houses at Siuslaw Public Library 10 a.m.

Open to families with kids Siuslaw Public Library Ada Grange Annual Community Christmas Party 1 to 3 p.m.

Open to public Ada Grange 10 miles out Canary Road Peace Health Light Up a Life 2 p.m.

Open to public Florence Events Center 541-997-3418 Ballet Fantastique’s “American Christmas Carol” 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

DEC. 9 AND 10 Community Chorus of Florence presents “Christmas Classics” 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw DEC. 9 AND 10, 16 AND 17 Heceta Lightstation’s 22nd Annual Victorian Christmas Open House 4 to 7 p.m.

Open to public — $5 day-use fee required for parking Heceta Head Lighthouse DEC. 11 SHS Band and Choir concert 7 p.m.

Open to the public Florence Events Center DEC. 13

Shoreline Christian School presents “A Gift for Jesus” 5 p.m.

Dinner and show 4445 Highway 101 541-997-5909 Jazz Kings present “An OldFashioned Christmas” Hosted by The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 7:30 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center

DEC. 15, 16 AND 17 “A Christmas Memory” and “Radio Re-Run” Tickets required 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 2 p.m. Sunday Class Act Theatre Catproductions.org DEC. 18 Oregon Brass Christmas Concert 7 p.m.

Open to the public — donations accepted Florence Events Center DEC. 19 Eugene Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” 7 p.m.

Tickets required Florence Events Center DEC. 20 Vocal Student Showcase 7 p.m.

Open to public Class Act Theatre DEC. 21 Business After Hours — OPB 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Open to public 1355 Highway 101 DEC. 22 Fanny Rugburn’s FamilyFriendly Christmas Tickets required 7 p.m.

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REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY Wine and Paint Nights, Wine Tastings Most Saturdays and Fridays at 5 p.m.

Mindpower Gallery 417 Fir Ave.

DEC. 2 Reedsport Holiday Bazaar Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance (CDABA) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reedsport Community Building NORTH BEND/COOS BAY CHARLESTON DEC. 2 TO 31

31st annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres 4 to 9:30 p.m. daily Open to public; $5 parking pass Shore Acres State Park 541-888-3732

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Santa’s Workshop 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Open to public to build and decorate a wooden boat

Coos Bay Boat Building Center 100 Newmark Avenue

Open to public Warehouse 101

Open to public Warehouse 101

Christmas Tree Lighting 6 p.m.

Santa arrives on a fire engine Open to public 657 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay

DEC. 8 TO 10, 15 TO 17 “A Christmas Story – The Musical” Fridays/Saturdays: 7 p.m.

Sundays: 2 p.m.

Tickets required Liberty Theatre

DEC. 27 TO 31 Winter Whale Watch Week Whale watch interpreters will be at Cape Arago and Shore Acres State Park

DEC. 2 AND 3 Little Theatre on The Bay presents Christmas Opry Saturday: 2 and 7 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.

Tickets required Liberty Theatre 2100 Sherman Ave., North Bend DEC. 5

Festival of Trees 2017 Auction Sponsored by Coos Bay ~ North Bend Rotary Club Sponsor dinner at 6 p.m. (tickets required) 7 p.m. – open to public Mill Casino 541-269-7929

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Comedy Night – Tim Homayon with Chase Mayer 7 and 9 p.m.

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43rd annual Sounds of Christmas Organ Concert Featuring Lee Littlefield and Paul Quarino on the Wurlitzer pipe organ and The Christmas Brass Noon Open to public Egyptian Theatre

DEC. 13 Comedy Night – Rick Pulido with Matt Erickson 7 and 9 p.m.

Open to public Warehouse 101 DEC. 20 Comedy Night – Lamont Ferguson with Steven Tye 7 and 9 p.m.

DEC. 27 Comedy Night – Judy Cianciotti with Bob Nissen 7 and 9 p.m.

Open to public Warehouse 101 BANDON/COQUILLE Bandon Ballroom Dance Most Saturdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Open to public — $3 donation Bandon Odd Fellows Hall OregonCoastDance.com

DEC. 2 “Shipwrecks of Curry County” 1 to 4 p.m.

Open to public Bandon History Museum 270 Fillmore Ave. SE

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COASTAL CULTURE Galleries & Museums WALDPORT Gallery 34, 250 Hemlock St., various artists, 541-563-7100 YACHATS Earthworks Gallery, 2222 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4300 Touchstone Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, various artists, 541-547-4121 WAVE Gallery, 2118 Highway 101, photography, 541-547-4405 FLORENCE Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., 25+ artists. 2nd Saturday Reception 3-5 p.m., 541-997-8980 Digital Dunes Photo Gallery & Studio, 1725 Kingwood St., photography, 541902-8748 Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., various artwork, 541-997-1994 Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St., various artists, 541-997-4435 Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique, 2217 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-2440 Oregon Coast Military Museum, 2145 Kingwood St., 541-902-5160 Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101, various artists, 541-997-7121 Pacific Frameworks, 2420 Highway 101,

photography, 541-997-1138 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Gallery, 400 Ninth St., local artists, 541-997-8412 The River Gallery, 1335 Bay St., featuring 20+ local artists, 541-902-2505 The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design, 1458 First St., jaynesmoleydesign.com Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St., various exhibits, 541-997-7884 Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., various artists, 541-997-3132 GARDINER Three Rivers Gallery, 77231 Highway 101, sculptures & drawings, 541-271-2030 Tsunami Gallery, 77207 Highway 101, sculptures by Mack Holman and various artists, 541-271-1597 REEDSPORT Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., various artists, 541-271-2485 Myrtlewood Gallery, 1125 Highway 101, woodwork by local artists, 541-271-4222 Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way, various exhibits, 541-271-4816 NORTH BEND North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave., various artists, 541-756-0400 COOS BAY Art of Life, 245 S. Second St., local & Pacific Northwest artists, 541-808-2261 Artist Loft Gallery, 367 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-756-4088

‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ RAISES FUNDS

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he community is invited to attend a fun evening to raise scholarship money for a scholarship for Florence’s Future First Citizens on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at City Lights Cinemas.

“This a great way to kick off the holiday season, have a glass of Christmas cheer with Florence friends and support this very important scholarship,” said organizer Lisa Walter Sedlacek.

The scholarship team and Michael Falter, owner of City Lights Cinemas, are hosting the event, complete with

beer, wine and popcorn — plus the class holiday movie, “A Christmas Story.”

The $2,500 scholarship, named for Past First Citizen Marteen Wick, is awarded each year to Florence’s Future First Citizen.

Tickets are for a tax-deductible donation of $30 and include a reception at 6 p.m. with beverages, popcorn and desserts.

Tickets are available at Oregon Pacific Bank and Laural Bay Gardens.

A drawing will be held at the conclusion of the event for a door prize.

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Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., various exhibits, 541-267-3901 Coos Bay Boat Building Center, 100 Newmark Ave., maritime heritage, 541808-2211 Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., various artists, 541-269-1101 Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St., various exhibits, 541-756-6320 Marshfield Sun Printing Museum, 1049 N. Front St., exhibits, 541-267-3762 Pacific Park Gallery, 1957 Thompson Road, various artists, 541-759-3038 COQUILLE

Submit all listings to PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com BANDON Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 125 Chicago Ave., various artists, 541-3475355 Bandon Glass Art Studio, 240 Highway 101, various artists, 541-347-4723 Bandon Historical Society Museum, 270 Fillmore Ave., 541-347-2164 Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St., various artists, 541-347-3221 Harbortown Events Center, 325 Second St., various exhibits, 541-329-0112 Sage Place, 525 11th St., various artists, 541-329-0303

Coquille Valley Art Center, 10144 Highway 42, 541-396-3294

Second Street Gallery, 210 Second St., various artists, 541-347-4133

Coquille Valley Hospital Gallery, 940 Fifth St., various artists, 541-396-3101

Soaring Seal Gallery, 1295 Oregon Ave., photography, 541-329-0551

Coquille Valley Museum, 153 N. Central, various exhibits, 541-824-0076

Vines Art Glass, 47074 Highway 101, artwork by Bryce Dimitruk, 541-347-2652

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Heceta Lighthouse to host annual Victorian Christmas

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he coastal community is invited to the Heceta Head Lightstation’s 22nd annual Victorian Christmas Open House.

Doors will be open to the public from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17.

Enjoy the majesty of the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House.

Each evening, local musicians will perform holiday favorites while local

People are encouraged to visit the Heceta Head Lightstation’s 22nd annual Victorian Christmas Open House for four nights in December. sponsors provide warm drinks and cookies.

In addition, Santa Claus will also be visiting each evening.

A free shuttle service from the Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint parking lot will be available.

There is a $5 day use fee required for parking.

Admission to Keepers House is free.

The Heceta Lighthouse Gift Shop will be open for those last minute gifts, and the State Park will have the lighthouse open as well, so bring a flashlight and rain jacket, just in case.

Submit your events by the 15th: PressReleases@ TheSiuslawNews.com

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 24th 6:00 PM First Baptist Church, Florence 25th and Spruce

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‘TOTALLY TWISTED TINSEL’ — HOLLY JOLLY FOLLIES

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beautiful vocals, funny little skits and scenes, ensemble numbers and the debut of CROW’s new Flight Dance Team, which will present two stunning pieces of choreography.

Producing the Follies is no easy feat, since it involves such a diverse crowd of talents.

Local groups and individuals bring a myriad of ideas and offerings to CROW each year, and it can be a bit challenging to piece the puzzle together. Through it all, CROW is honored to produce its second year of the Follies, which has become a Florence tradition throughout the years.

“There are many challenges in day-to-day life for the average person,” says Heard. “It’s my hope that the Follies can make you forget your troubles and come along for a lighthearted, warm and fuzzy sleigh ride with us.

We promise we’ll make you smile.”

For tickets to the 2017 Holly Jolly Follies, visit the Florence Events Center website, www.eventcenter.org, or call 541-997-1994.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and younger.

Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

All proceeds from the Follies support youth scholarships and the ongoing arts programming that CROW provides to local kids.

For additional details about CROW and the Follies, visit www.crowkids.com.

olly Dinkle and Amarillo Snowden have been invited to co-direct the 2017 Florence Christmas Pageant, but the tinsel flies because these two simply cannot get along!

Join us as Santa sends in his elves and Dolly and Amarillo learn the true meaning of Christmas! Set amidst wonderful performances by talented vocalists, beautiful dancers, and hilarious actors, the 2017 Holly Jolly Follies is a “do-not-miss!”

The Holly Jolly Follies are a happy community tradition in Florence, and local people count on the annual production to “put them in the holiday mood.” This year’s Follies, called “Totally Twisted Tinsel: The True Meaning of Christmas,” will be produced Dec. 1, 2 and 3 by local nonprofit, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW).

CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard is honored to once again be at the helm.

CROW Producer Rose Ellen Jacobson has penned a quirky plot, involving many creative and clever characters.

This year, the theme revolves around friendship, patience, understanding and the true meaning of the holiday season. But of course, these important concepts are not always easily attained. The leading characters of Amarillo Snowden, an aging Ballroom dance champion, and Dolly Dinkle, an opinionated, bossy dance studio owner, get their tinsel in a twist, and must learn a comedic lesson in how to “get along.”

Of course, this hilarious plot is accompanied by

Amarillo Snowden and Dolly Dinkle (top, center) can’t seem to get along — until a gang of quirky holiday elves bring Christmas cheer to their hearts.

Featuring Sarge, Elfis and other favorite familiar faces, Holly Jolly Follies will play Dec. 1 to 3 at the Florence Events Center. Catch area songsters, dancers and Marty Adams’ live orchestration during this heart-warming Florence tradition.

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ianist Rhianna Haines will be a featured soloist at the Community Chorus of Florence Oregon concert, “Christmas Classics,” on Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Florence.

Haines grew up on the Oregon coast and started playing the piano at age 8. She began teaching piano at 15 years old and was the church pianist throughout high school.

Now married and with four children, Haines also teaches piano out of her home to more than 25 students.

In addition to being the accompanist for the Community Chorus, she also plays for the Florence United Methodist Church, Saint Mary Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church and the FloTones.

Haines will be playing a medley of “Angels We Have Heard on High/Deck the Halls” arranged

by Roger Williams.

Because she was unable to locate sheet music, she learned the entire score by ear.

This free concert, directed

by David Aakre, will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 9, and at 2 p.m.

Dec. 10.

The concert is free but contributions are always appreciated.

For more information, call 541-997-3469 or visit www. communitychorusflorenceor. org.

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SOUTH SLOUGH RESERVE DECEMBER EVENTS South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve holds many events at the Charleston Visitor Center, at 91141 Cape Arago Highway in Coos Bay. Events may require registration at www.southsloughfriends.org.

For more information on these events, call 541-888-5558 ext. 126.

WINGED WILDLIFE, HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS ON DEC. 2 On Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., The South Slough is holding an event on “Birds on the Estuary.”

Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. An interpreter, binoculars and spotting scopes will be provided. The cost is $1 per birder.

Then, from 1 to 4 p.m. there is an ornament making workshop. Participants will learn various wire-wrapping techniques to make beautiful Oregon coast inspired ornaments that can be used to decorate a home or give to someone special.

Attendees will have the opportunity to complete three projects ranging from beach glass and rock ornaments to artistic pendants. All supplies are included but people are welcome to bring any of their own beach treasures to incorporate into one of the projects.

For this event, meet at the South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road in Charleston.

Cost is $20 per person.

Fall Mushrooms and Crab Life-Cycles and on Dec. 9 On Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., discover the world of mushrooms with local expert John Schaefer. Learn how to identify at least 15 local mushroom species and techniques for mushroom hunting.

This workshop takes place indoors and along trails, so people are asked to dress for the weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes.

Participants should bring a basket and a knife for collecting.

Cost is $20 per person.

Then, from 1 to 3 p.m., come learn about the amazing life cycles of crabs, their importance to the local economy and experience the various techniques for capturing this delectable Crustacean.

Dress for the weather. Cost is $3 per person.

Hit the road with Mac’s Run on Dec. 9 Mac’s Run has traditionally been a fun, scenic race complete with a rifle shot start, handmade awards, and

toasty, warm cider to follow.

Staged at beautiful Sunset Bay State Park, runners and walkers interested in a rolling hills road course with views of shoreline vistas through the winter fog will not be disappointed.

Join the South Coast Running Club Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m.

Registration is at the Yurt near the bathrooms at the south end of the beach. Sign up via southcoastrunningclub.org/ or register in person.

Day-of-race registration is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. race day.

Participants are invited to stick around afterwards to enjoy snacks, warm beverages and engage in the South Coast Running Club Membership Meeting to learn what’s coming up in 2018.

Holiday Kayak Trip on Dec. 16 On Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the five-mile paddle, experienced guides will show areas of the South Slough Reserve rarely seen by visitors.

Participants are asked to bring their own kayak or canoe, paddles, PFDs, water and lunch.

Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points.

A driver and shuttle will be provided.

Call for meeting place.

Cost is $15 per boat.

FRAA to hold its annual Holiday Arts Festival T he holiday season is here and the 2017 Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Holiday Arts Festival is a great place to shop for unique gifts and fine craftsmanship. The festival opens Friday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 7 p.m., and continues Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center.

Attendees can meet local and coastal craftsmen and artisans who will be showing off their latest creative designs and unique works of art.

Artists include: Barbara Campbell, stained glass; Rich Huckins, wood creations; Kristin Anderson, fused

glass; Kim Miller, watercolors, prints and cards; Tina Shoys, mosaic art; Lori Muir, local fine art photography; Debbie Kiturkes, hand painted pottery; Maggie Bagon, homespun and hand-dyed wool hats; Beverly Apple, copper roof jewelry; Kathi Smith, hand knitted/crocheted hats, scarfs and shawls; Patti Williams, Silver art jewelry and paintings; Peggy Goodrow, stained glass; Sherry Seacrest, steampunk, altered art mobiles; Cindy Covert, crocheted and seasonal items; Janette and Kevin Square, intarsia wood art and fractal art; Ralph and Vicki Martin, scrollsaw wood

art; Foggy Bay Studios, wood items, hand-felted scarves and more; Peggy Brewster, mushroom art and encaustic paintings; Joyce McCutchen, knit items, pens, bottle stoppers and more; Kris DeNoyer, ceramic critters and ceramic ornaments; Pat Tellez, beadwork; and Claudia Brown, bead, wirework and sea glass designs.

Artisans exhibiting in the Holiday Arts Festival will be donating 10 percent of their sales to the FRAA Art Center.

Admission is free.

For more information, contact Claudia Brown 541-902-1933.

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FLORENCE NAMED AMONG TOP 20 FINALISTS FOR SERIES FEATURE The City of Florence has been selected as one of the top 20 towns nationwide to possibly be featured in Season 3 of “Small Business Revolution — Main Street.”

This is an online series that focuses on transforming downtowns and is streamed online and on Hulu.

If selected, Florence would be awarded $500,000 for a downtown makeover and be featured in an eightpart series on www.smallbusinessrevolution.org.

Chairwoman of the Downtown Revitalization Team, Ellen Huntingdon of Oregon Pacific Bank, submitted an application for the series last fall.

“I am very proud that Florence has made it to the top 20 out of thousands of applicants,” said Huntingdon.

On Sept. 28, Deluxe launched the second season of Small Business Revolution – Main Street, featuring the community of Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania and six businesses selected to receive the $500,000 makeover.

The series, which airs on www.smallbusinessrevolution.org, Hulu and YouTube, features marketing and business expertise for small businesses in one small town. Host Amanda Brinkman, Deluxe’s chief brand and communications officer, along with a host of marketing experts from Deluxe, help struggling business owners find their path to success.

Between now and Dec. 4, the Florence Downtown Revitalization Team will be working with community leaders to provide Deluxe Corporation with additional information to help them narrow down their selections.

To further narrow down the selection, Deluxe Corporation is also looking for information about local businesses and non-profits to get a better feel of the community.

“We would like to encourage any and all business owners and nonprofit organizations to contact me,” said Huntingdon.

After reviewing all the information, Deluxe Corporation will further narrow down the towns and determine the top 10 cities on Dec. 12. They will then send representatives to visit the top 10 communities chosen in early January and spend roughly two days in each town.

After the visits, they will determine which towns will be eligible for final national voting in February of 2018.

“There are so many deserving towns that need this boost,” Brinkman said. “Our team decided to announce 20 deserving communities so we can do a deeper dive into their structure and their needs before moving on to the next round.

“No matter what, each of these 20 would make a great winner for our contest.”

To submit information about your business or nonprofit organization to be included, contact Huntingdon at ellen.huntingdon@opbc.com or call 541-9021509 to complete a short survey.

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Yachats Ladies Club hosts 90th annual Christmas Bazaar The 90th annual Christmas Bazaar by the Yachats Ladies Club will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse, 286 W. Third and Pontiac streets in Yachats.

Admission is free to this family-friendly event.

This is the longest running holiday bazaar in Lincoln County and it affords the public an opportunity to support the local community and find wonderful and unusual hand made gift items at the same time.

All items are handmade by club members.

On Saturday only, lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and pie slices will be served all day.

For the first time, whole homemade pies will be sold for Hurricane Relief.

The Clubhouse will be decked out in cheery holiday finery and a huge variety of clever, beautiful and useful handmade items all made by club members will be offered.

Find all kinds of knitted items from slippers to hats, scarves, sweaters and fingerless gloves; jewelry; journals; holiday decor including silk flower arrangements, ornaments, Christmas aprons and place mats;

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beautiful and sturdy tote bags; afghans; small quilts; cards and bookmarks; baby items including booties, hats and afghans; gifts for children; aprons for men and women in a variety of fabrics; casserole carriers; pet gifts including cat nip mice and doggie scarves and much more.

Many of these items are exclusive to the Yachats Ladies Club.

A wonderful selection of delightful edible goodies including candies, cakes, cookies and breads will also be sold.

The Hurricane Relief Pie Fundraiser is a first for the Yachats Ladies Club. All money raised will go to organizations for hurricane victims.

Whole Pies include a reusable pie tin and a reusable, lidded carrier. Limited numbers are available in a variety of flavors. Come early for best selection.

Club members will also offer their famous Gifts-On-The-Go Themed Gift Baskets filled with an interesting selection of items presented in a container protected

with cellophane and tied up with a beautiful handmade bow for a reasonable price.

A selection of baskets will be available featuring ideal gifts for adults and children.

These make gift giving fun and easy and they mail very well.

Saturday’s menu is a delicious and hearty chili served with homemade corn bread and choice of coffee or tea for $7. A vegetarian option is available.

Pie will be served all day starting at 10 a.m. and coffee and tea will be offered.

For more information, call 541-547-5425.

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FIBER ARTS FOCUS OF ‘HIGH FIBER DIET’ COOS ART MUSEUM, 235 ANDERSON AVE.

COOS BAY—From Dec. 15 through Feb. 17, Coos Art Museum will be hosting a dual exhibition of fiber art by the group High Fiber Diet. The two exhibitions brought together into one are “Heat Wave” and “It’s Not Easy Being Green” and both were separate recent fiber art competitions.

High Fiber Diet is a group of more than 30 artists located in southwestern Washington and western Oregon who choose to work with fiber to express their interpretation of the world and themselves.

The exhibitions open with a free reception for the public at the Museum on Friday, Dec. 15,7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Each portion is organized around a particular color that must appear within the design of the fiber art piece.

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CAM’s two fiber exhibits include, from left, “Off the Richter Scale” by Susan Circone and “Tropical Heat” by Sherrie Moomey.

For “Heat Wave” it is orange. Orange is the color of heat: hot passion, hot jazz, desert heat, tropical heat, the warmth of Mediterranean stone walls or bright flowers. We

are basking in the glow.

Jurors are Wendy Huhn, Barbara Setsu Pickett and Marilyn Robert.

For “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” as a fa-

mous frog once sang, the color is green.

Kermit’s identity struggle reflects the challenges and choices we face every day.

The jurors are Pat Bognar, Trisha Hassler and Bonnie Meltzer.

This exhibition has previously been shown at: La Conner Textile Museum in La Connor, Washington, World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon and Latimer Quilt & Textile Center in Tillamook, Ore.

Coos Art Museum’s autumn exhibits end Dec. 9

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Spawning Colors by Jean Kyle oos Art Museum ends its autumn shows on Saturday, Dec. 9. Hurry in before then to see the following exhibits:

All Things Salmon: Contemporary salmon-themed art For sustenance, industry or sport, salmon have had a profound influence on many peoples and cultures. The impact of this powerful migratory fish can be seen in art works from prehistoric stone carvings through contemporary glass.

Nowhere is salmon art more evident than in the Pacific Northwest, where the salmon has been the source of life and sometimes controversy for hundreds of years.

In this nationwide competition and exhibition, CAM has focused on the theme of salmon in contemporary art

Ravens of Adversity by Stan Fullerton — made possible by a generous grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund. The 60 stunning works of art represent the range of salmon art today.

Heads up: The Satirical Art of Stan Fullerton Featuring paintings, etchings and sculpture by Coos Bay artist Stan Fullerton. Works for this exhibition were produced over several decades.

Satire has a long history in the arts and was central to the counterculture movements of the late 1950s and the 1960s. Fullerton was an active participant of the “Beat Culture” centered in San Francisco and the City Lights Bookstore. From such sources he derived his satirical outlook on life, art and authority figures, his favorite targets.

“I paint human folly. I paint authority figures as fools, and fools as authority figures,” Fullerton said.

Undertow by Dolores Lusitana Watercolors: Photography of Dolores Lusitana Lusitana has had her photography exhibited in California and New Mexico. She has also had an interesting and varied career with numerous projects involving photography.

According to the artist, the Venice Canals create a car-free walkway in Los Angeles in a wealthy enclave connected by arched bridges and lined with homes that span an array of colors and international styles reflected in the endlessly shifting patterns of the water below.

“When I review these images, I’ll often discover things that I didn’t consciously see when taking the photograph,” Lusitana said. “These photographs are testament to our ever changing perception of reality, within and without, and to beauty realized only through reflection.”

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2nd Saturday Gallery Tour explores the arts Enjoy Florence’s 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour on, Saturday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community. The tour begins at any of the participating locations. For more information, visit 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com.

BACKSTREET GALLERY The Christmas Show at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., includes great appetizers, drinks and music during this festive exhibition.

The driftwood tree is loaded with unique, handmade ornaments and the gallery’s walls, cases and windows are decorated with the members’ entries into this holiday show.

Using watercolor, oil, acrylic, clay, fabric, wood, metal, collage and handmade cards, the members have created a “Merry Christmas” atmosphere for holiday shoppers and perfect gifts as well.

GALLERY ABOVE THE SILVER LININGS BOUTIQUE Florence artists Janey DiMuro and Rhonda Butler will be showing their work at the annual Christmas show at the Gallery Above the Silver Lining Boutique.

DiMuro has been showing at the gallery every December for the last seven years. She works with natural fabrics to make unusual

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vate replanted forest she and her partner bought a few years ago.

“It’s not about me — it’s about the trees in the forest,” she said. “Once I find something that looks interesting, I clean and sand and often slice the piece, doing the minimum necessary to finish it to a form that shows off its amazing qualities and visual patterns.

Silver Linings is showing two artists in its Nobody does patterns betDecember show. ter than nature.” pillows and wall hangings.

The show is also a holi“I have been combining ethnic fab- day event. All works are for sale, and people rics such as Chinese silks and Gua- may purchase any of the pieces and take them temalan handwoven cottons. The home with them. The pillows, sculptural works contrasts work well together in un- and a wide variety of visual pieces make beauticonventional ways,” she said. ful gifts for family and friends.

Butler will be showing sculptural The Silver Lining Boutique is at 2217 Highand visual art pieces made of locally way 101 in Florence. Come for good food, found and downed wood from a pri- good wine and good holiday cheer.

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Class Act debuts holiday season with unique lineup

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lass Act Theatre (CAT) will present Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” along with a hilarious 1930’s style Holiday Radio Show for one weekend only, Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and a Dec. 17 matinee at 2 p.m. CAT is located at 509 Kingwood St. in Florence.

In keeping with the Holiday Spirit, all profits will go to Florence Food Share to help needy families over the holidays.

Tickets are $15 and are available at catproductions.org, at the CAT box office Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and one hour before each show.

“Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote is both a sweet and poignant tale of childhood memories and the Christmas spirit.

The one-act play by Capote is actually a short autobiographical story he wrote about his favorite childhood Christmas.

The program also features other oldtime radio type entertainment in “Radio ReRuns,” which tie in with the 1930s-era theme of the play. The combination of the two productions makes for an incredibly

entertaining and satisfying Christmas experience.

This show is directed by Leah Goodwin and stars Annie Schmidt and Jim Wellington.

For more information, visit catproductions.org or contact theater owner David Lauria at 541-999-0939.

Two other holiday events take place at the theater this month.

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Jason Wood’s vocal students will show off their ranges with seasonal songs at 7 p.m. The students range from elementary students to adults.

This is a free show.

CAT will also host Florence’s favorite drag queens, Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda, on Friday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m.

In “Dear Santa,” Fanny will perform holiday favorite songs interspersed with her wit and wisdom during this familyfriendly Christmas show. Ana provides a counterpoint to Fanny, and will certainly cast her own charm.

Tickets are $12 adults and $10 for youth 12 and under.

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The three-day extravaganza takes place at the Florence Events Center on Jan. 12 to 14 and showcases a variety of international touring talent and world class artisans, along with a wealth of locally sourced cuisine and fine libations.

On Saturday, Jan. 13, at “The Main Event,” the legendary Brit folk rocker Al Stewart performs his multi-platinum “Year of The Cat” hits, along with Oregon’s favorite young storytelling troubadour, John Craigie.

The highly anticipated “Friday Night Throwdown” pairs the Appalachian bluegrass stylings of Grammy winning icon Laurie Lewis and her band alongside the blistering Americana banjo and mandolin virtuosity of Jeff Scroggins & Colorado.

The “Supersession 16,” which runs from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, is a

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The afternoon will end with the rockin’ western swing of rising Canadian favorites, Petunia & The Vipers.

The Gospel Gumbo Gathering scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 14, presents some of the central coast’s finest choir members performing traditional and contemporary selections.

The festival closes with a roof raising performance by the popular Eugene and University of Oregon a capella group, On the Rocks.

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he South Coast Folk Society will host a free traditional dance class every Monday for two hours starting at 7 p.m. at the North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe St. The public is welcome. This is a beginner’s level class, and a friendly social gathering. No previous dance experience is required. All ages and abilities can enjoy dancing to the live music provided by area musicians. The dances will be taught, and no partner is needed.

The emphasis will be on easy tradition dances from America and around the world. These include squares and circles, line dances and set dances, folk dances and ballroom. Many of the dances will be accompanied by live music, and musicians are invited to come and join in.

Light refreshments will be served.

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day. Attendees will have a chance to explore the crèche tradition in the folk art of many cultures.

Francis of Assisi, an Italian saint, invented the crèche tradition in the 13th century. According to legend, the Nativity custom dates back to a December night in 1224 when he was traveling to the Italian village of Greccio. The sight of shepherds sleeping in the moonlit fields evoked images of the first Christmas. Inspired by the midnight scene, St. Frances beckoned villagers to light the sky with candles, bring their animals and re-enact the Nativity.

Florence’s event takes place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the corner of North Fork and Munsel Lake Roads and is free of charge.

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Santa has arrived at the Mall.

Stop by and get your pictures by Too Sweet Photography.

November 25 & 26: 12-6pm December 2 & 3: 12-6pm December 9 & 10: 12-6pm December 16-23: 12-6pm December 24: 12-4pm DECEMBER 2017 • Arts & Entertainment • COAST CENTRAL •27

Happy Holidays from

SEACOAST ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION

Join Us in 2018 Newport Symphony Orchestra March 23, 7pm

Quattrosound January 17, 7pm

Orchestra at the Ocean: The Newport Symphony Orchestra is the only year-round, professional symphony orchestra on the Oregon coast. Adam Flatt will conduct with Narek Artyunian as guest soloist on the clarinet.

NSO will bring Hyden, Wagner, Mozart and Franz Liszt alive on the Florence stageviola, cello and double bass.

An innovative ensemble that fuses Classical Crossover, Latin Pop and Jazz to produce a performance to be remembered. These four musicians combine violin, cello, guitars, and percussion with sparkling lead vocals and 4 part harmonies.

Quattrosound’s musical appeal engages audiences of all ages and musical tastes, as evidence by their prior success in Florence!

Mandy Harvey February 21, 7pm

Gentri April 19, 7pm

Singing without Sound? Mandy Harvey is an award-winning jazz singer with an invisible disability. Having suffered profound hearing loss at the age of 18, Mandy’s timing and pitch are perfect and her passion is tremendous! Music is her life and Mandy has a mission to encourage, inspire and assist others to break through their personal barriers. Her moving, mellifluous voice will astound you.

GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio is comprised of three highly trained tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever.

Pioneering a signature sound that can only be described as “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson.

VIVACE May 24, 7pm

Purchase online: www.SeacoastEA.org visit or call the FEC box office 715 Quince Street 541.997.1994

Vivace is a modern and thrilling combination of four unique and exceptional pop and classical singers. Their stirring combination of powerful voices come together to create a sound that is exclusively their own. With a rich and diverse repertoire ranging from pop, to arias, to their own self-written material, Vivace undoubtedly puts a fresh new take on the classical and modern music of today.

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Season Tickets: $160 Single Ticket: $32 Youth/Students (under 18): $10 Every purchase supports your community!